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In the teaser for the upcoming episode of Salon Drip 2, fans were delighted to see Park Hyo-shin receive a standee of BTS’ Taehyung as a gift during a festive moment. The teaser, released on December 20, showed the heartfelt exchange between Park Hyo-shin, a celebrated ballad singer, and comedian Jang Do-yeon, the show’s host.
Park Hyo-shin first presented a rabbit plushie adorned with a chain and a locket containing a photo of Jang Do-yeon as his gift to her. In return, Jang surprised him with the cut-out of V, featuring an image from the duo’s recent jazz-pop collaboration, Winter Ahead.
Park Hyo-shin appeared amused and fondly interacted with the standee, bringing smiles to fans eagerly awaiting the full episode.
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Although V was absent due to his ongoing military service, the gesture left viewers touched. An X user, @RubinaMans47131 wrote,
"This was such a sweet and fun moment! Gifting Taehyung's standee to Park Hyoshin is such a lovely gesture. I hope Taehyung and Park Hyoshin have duets in the future, like a live performance of Winter Ahead! Do you also wish to see them perform this song together on stage?"
Others joined in and hoped to witness the BTS member and Park Hyo-shin perform Winter Ahead together on stage.
"Awwww, this is so sweet! Park Hyoshin receiving a Taehaksal standee as a gift and his reaction is priceless! Can't wait for the episode of Salon Drip! And a live performance of 'Winter Ahead' with Taehyung and Hyoshin would be a DREAM COME TRUE!," an X user added.
"I really like hyoshin and tae's friendship," a fan commented.
"Omggggg my lovessssss my Tae and Hyoshinnnn. This warmed my heartttt," another netizen added.
Some also praised Park Hyo-shin’s vocals in the snippet of the song.
"aaaaaa he ssang so sweetly.i pray someday we gonna see tae n hyoshin performed winter ahead live," a fan commented.
"Park Hyoshin sounds so good singing the snippet of WA," an X user wrote.
More about BTS' Taehyung and Park Hyo-shin collaboration for Winter Ahead
Released on November 29, 2024, Winter Ahead marks Taehyung’s annual tradition of gifting fans a seasonal song. Previous releases included Snow Flower, Christmas Tree, and more.
The collaboration, Winter Ahead, showcases V's vocals and Park Hyo-shin’s emotive delivery. Co-created with Grammy-winning songwriter Jesse Harris, the song’s jazz arrangement blends saxophone, trumpet, and piano, painting a picture of love as a refuge from the cold.
The song’s music video, inspired by the Greek myth of Pygmalion, adds to its charm. In the visual, V transforms from a sculptor to an artist of life and love, creating moments of serenity and chaos. Although he has been away from the entertainment scene since December 2023, the gift and the teaser allow his presence to be felt.
The Salon Drip 2 episode featuring Park Hyo-shin will be released on December 25, 2024.
Taehyung has been in the military since December 2023, serving for eighteen months. He is scheduled to be discharged in June 2025.
